But the ardent spirit put new life into her, and with a superhuman effort she suddenly reared herself in the bed.
"Come here, Hope--come here, Random," she said in a much stronger voice.
"I have much to tell you.

Yes, I took the emerald after dark and threw it into the sentry box when the man wasn't looking.

I escaped your spy, Random, and I escaped the notice of the sentry.

I walked like a cat, and like a cat I can see in the dark.

I am glad you have got the emerald." "Where did you get it ?" asked Random quietly.
"That's a long story.